Core Topics
Core topic areas covered in the Southwest Georgia AHEC Scholars Program curriculum:
- Interprofessional Education
- Behavioral Health Integration
- Social Determinants of Health
- Connecting Communities and Supporting Health Professionals
- Virtual Learning and Telehealth
- Cultural Competency
- Behavioral Health Integration
- Practice Transformation
- Current and Emerging Health Issues
Applications open each year on August 1.
Benefits
- Understanding that all healthcare providers contribute to the team.
- Showing respect and building trust among team members.
- Using appropriate language when speaking to other healthcare providers.
- Keeping the patient and family at the center of care for best outcomes.
Eligibility Requirements
Students are invited to apply for the program if they meet the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled in the following Georgia health professions degree programs with a duration of two years or longer:
- Augusta University/Medical College of Georgia Southwest Campus: MD students
- University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy Southwest Georgia Clinical Campus: PharmD students
- Georgia Southwestern State University: BSN students
- PCOM South Georgia Campus: DO students
- Albany State University: BSN and FNP Students
- Albany Technical College ASN students
- Have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5
- Able to commit to the two-year term
Requirements for this program are in addition to a student’s regular coursework required by their degree program. Program participants will be eligible for stipends during the program based on the completion of curriculum objectives and required activities.